CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GOVERNARA LCSW
NPI 1427429802
Social Worker - Clinical in Valley Stream, NY

Active since October 12, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
50 W HAWTHORNE AVE, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580(516) 569-6600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 20, 2022, Oct 25, 2020, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christopher Michael Governara Lcsw NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GOVERNARA LCSW (NPI 1427429802) is an individual clinical provider in Valley Stream, New York, licensed in New York (088301) and active in the NPI registry since October 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427429802
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GOVERNARACredential: LCSW
Location Address50 W HAWTHORNE AVEValley Stream, NY 11580-6223
Mailing Address2039 Seagirt Blvd Apt 3cFar Rockaway, NY 11691-2947 · (631) 338-6156
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2022
NPI 1427429802 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License Licensed in NY · 088301
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
50 W HAWTHORNE AVE, Valley Stream, NY 11580

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1427429802NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Michael Governara Lcsw is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4688907074
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190618001967
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
965 services78 patients
Group psychotherapy 90853
Group psychotherapy involves individuals discussing their issues in a group setting, led by a professional therapist. It provides a supportive environment where members can learn from each other's experiences, gain different perspectives, and develop new ways to handle challenges.
143 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11580 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Social Worker
50 W HAWTHORNE AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580
Social Worker (Clinical)
50 W HAWTHORNE AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580
Counselor (Mental Health)
50 W HAWTHORNE AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580
Social Worker
50 W HAWTHORNE AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580
Counselor
50 W HAWTHORNE AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
50 W HAWTHORNE AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580
Counselor (Mental Health)
50 W HAWTHORNE AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580
Social Worker
50 W HAWTHORNE AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Governara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Governara is 1427429802. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2015.

Where is Christopher Governara located?

Christopher Governara practices at 50 W Hawthorne Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580. The listed phone number is (516) 569-6600.

What is Christopher Governara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Christopher Governara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Governara is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Governara was last updated on April 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.